Removable lined medical scrubs

ABSTRACT

Implementations of a removable lined medical scrub and lab coat are provided. In some implementations, the lining is made of cotton and viscose bamboo. In some implementations, all, a substantial portion, or a portion of the core of the shirt of the scrubs or lab coat is lined, where the sleeves are not lined, for example, for movement. In some implementations, the pants of the scrubs are lined, except for a bottom portion of the pant legs, which is not lined. In some implementations, the lining is attached to the scrub pants only around the waist and near the bottom of the lining.

TECHNICAL FIELD

This disclosure relates to removable lined medical scrubs.

BACKGROUND

Medical scrubs generally are short sleeve shirts and pants worn by medical personal in hospitals and doctor offices. Medical scrubs are designed to be simple and cheap to replace. Accordingly, medical scrubs typically do not provide much insulation to keep warm. U.S. Patent Application Pub. No. 2012/0311759 (“'759 patent application”), discloses a medical scrub uniform that includes an internal liner structure that is adapted to snugly fit the medical scrub uniform to a user's body. The '759 patent application discloses that the liner is preferably thick to thicken the garment to snugly fit against the body of the user thereby reducing loose portions of the garment. The '759 patent application also discloses that the liner is coextensive with the uniform and spans the entire interior surface of the uniform. Finally, the '759 patent application discloses that liner is either sewn into the scrub shell interior or secured within the shell of the scrub top and bottom via a line of connection.

The lined medical scrub uniform disclosed in the '759 patent has several disadvantages. First, many scrub wearers may not desire a snug fit and would instead prefer a looser fit for comfort. A wearer may lose mobility with a liner that has a snug fit. A liner that has a snug fit also may be too warm. Still further, it may be more difficult to put on or remove a liner that has a snug fit. Second, having a liner that is coextensive with the scrubs may increase the cost of the scrubs because of the amount of material used and the complexity to manufacturer scrubs having a coextensive liner. Third, having a liner that is coextensive with the scrubs restricts movement of the scrubs in the sleeve and lower pants area. This may make it more difficult for wearers to wash their hands, wrists and forearms properly.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate an example lined shirt and pants of scrubs according to the present disclosure; and

FIG. 3 illustrates another example lined pants of scrubs according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 illustrates an example lab coat according to the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Implementations of a removable lined medical scrub or lab coat are provided. In some implementations, the lining is made of cotton and viscose bamboo. In some implementations, the lining can be eco-friendly, hypo-allergenic, organic, breathable, fluid resistant, and/or anti-static. In some implementations, the lining is about 30% organic cotton and 70% viscose bamboo. In some implementations, the lining is any insulating material.

In some implementations, all, a substantial portion, or a portion of the core (i.e., the front and back excluding the sleeves) of the shirt of the scrubs or lab coat is lined, where the sleeves are not lined for movement. In some implementations, all, a substantial portion, or a portion of the core and all, a substantial portion, or a portion of the sleeves of the shirt of the scrubs or lab coat is lined.

In some implementations, the pants of the scrubs are lined, except for a bottom portion of the pant legs, which is not lined. In some implementations, the lining starts about 2 inches above the bottom hem of the pant legs. In this way, there can be movement in the bottom of the pant legs. Also, the lining can be used in many different scrub pants including ones with slits at the bottom because the lining will not show at the slit.

In some implementations, the lining is attached to the scrub pants only around the waist and near the bottom of the lining. This may help to achieve a loose fit yet prevents the lining from riding up the leg.

In some implementations, the lining is removable. In some implementations, the lining and/or clothing include fasteners (such as snaps, buttons, hook and loop fasteners (e.g., Velcro®), or other reclosable fasteners or any other attachment or fastening technology existing or developed in the future) to secure the lining to the clothing.

In some implementations, for the pants, the lining is attached in the waist area using hook and loop fasteners. In some implementations, for the pants, the lining is attached in the waist area using flannel hook and loop fasteners.

In some implementations, the lining is attached to each leg of the scrub pants near the bottom of the lining using hook and loop fasteners on one side of the lining and pants leg. For example, in some implementations, the lining is attached to the inner side of the pant legs.

In some implementations, the lining consists of two separate pieces such that the lining may be removed from the scrub pants without removing the pants.

FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate an example shirt 100 and pants 200 of scrubs according to the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 1, in some implementations, the core of the shirt of the shrub uniform is lined with a lining 110 according to the present disclosure, where the sleeves area is not lined. In some implementations, all, a substantial portion, or a portion of the core of the shirt is lined. In some implementations, all, a substantial portion, or a portion of the core of the shirt of the scrubs and all, a substantial portion, or a portion of the sleeves of the shirt of the scrubs is lined. In some implementations, the lining 110 is removable and attached to the shirt using any fastening technology presently known or future developed. For example, in some implementations, the lining 110 is attached to the shirt using hook and loop fasteners. As another example, in some implementations, the lining 110 is attached to the shirt using snaps.

As shown in FIG. 2, in some implementations, the pants 200 of the scrubs are lined with a lining 210 according to the present disclosure, except for a bottom portion 220 of the pants legs that is not lined. In some implementations, the lining starts about 2 inches above the bottom hem 230 of the pant legs. In this way, there may be movement in the bottom of the pants legs. In some implementations, the lining starts greater than 2 inches above the bottom hem of the pant legs. In some implementations, the lining starts less than 2 inches above the bottom hem of the pant legs.

In some implementations, the lining 210 is removable and attached to the scrub pants only around the waist and near the bottom of the lining. This helps to achieve a loose fit yet prevents the lining from riding up the leg. In some implementations, the lining 210 is attached in the waist area using hook and loop fasteners. In some implementations, the lining is attached in the waist area using snaps. In some implementations, the lining is attached to each leg 240 a, 240 b of the scrub pants near the bottom of the lining 210 using hook and loop fasteners on one side of the lining and pant leg.

For example, as shown in FIG. 2, in some implementations, the lining 210 is attached to inner side 250 a, 250 b of the pants legs 240 a, 240 b, respectively. Alternatively, the lining 210 can be attached to the outer side of the pants legs or can be attached to both the inner and outer side of the pants legs. In some implementations, the lining 210 is attached to the inner side 250 a, 250 b of the pants legs using any fastening technology presently known or future developed. In some implementations, the lining 210 is attached to the inner side 250 a, 250 b of the pants legs using hook and loop fasteners 260 a, 260 b. In some implementations, the lining 210 is attached to the inner side 250 a, 250 b of the pants legs using snaps.

As shown in FIG. 3, in some implementations, the lining consists of two separate pieces 310 a, 310 b such that the lining may be removed from the scrub pants without removing the pants.

FIG. 4 illustrates an example lab coat 400 according to the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 4, in some implementations, the core of the lab coat 400 is lined with a lining 410 according to the present disclosure, where the sleeves area is not lined. In some implementations, all, a substantial portion, or a portion of the core of the lab coat 400 is lined. In some implementations, all, a substantial portion, or a portion of the core of the lab coat and all, a substantial portion, or a portion of the sleeves of lab coat is lined. In some implementations, the lining 410 is removable and attached to the lab coat using any fastening technology presently known or future developed. For example, in some implementations, the lining 410 is attached to the lab coat using hook and loop fasteners. As another example, in some implementations, the lining 410 is attached to the lab coat using snaps. In some implementations, the lining 410 is removable and attached to the lab coat at a plurality of discrete location usings any fastening technology.

Reference throughout this specification to “an embodiment” or “implementation” or words of similar import means that a particular described feature, structure, or characteristic is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the phrase “in some implementations” or a phrase of similar import in various places throughout this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.

Many modifications and other embodiments of the inventions set forth herein will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which these inventions pertain having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings.

The described features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. In the above description, numerous specific details are provided for a thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that embodiments of the invention can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, etc. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations may not be shown or described in detail.

While operations are depicted in the drawings in a particular order, this should not be understood as requiring that such operations be performed in the particular order shown or in sequential order, or that all illustrated operations be performed, to achieve desirable results. 

1. An article of manufacture comprising: a shirt wherein a portion of the shirt is lined and the sleeves area is not lined; and pants wherein the pant legs are lined except for a bottom portion of the pant legs; and wherein the lining in the pants are connected to the pants only around the waist area and near the bottom of the pants lining.
 2. The article of claim 1 wherein the shirt and pants are lined with a material comprising cotton and viscose bamboo
 3. The article of claim 1 wherein the lining in the pants starts about 2 inches above the bottom hem of the pant legs.
 4. The article of claim 1 wherein the lining in the pants is removable.
 5. The article of claim 1 wherein the lining in the pants is attached in the waist area using hook and loop fasteners.
 6. The article of claim 1 wherein the lining in the pants is attached to each leg of the pants near the bottom of the lining using hook and loop fasteners on one side of the lining and pant leg.
 7. The article of claim 6 wherein the lining in the pants is attached to the inner side of the pant leg.
 8. The article of claim 1 wherein the lining in the pants consists of two separate leg pieces such that the lining may be removed from the pants without removing the pants.
 9. An article of manufacture comprising: a shirt wherein a portion of the shirt is lined and the sleeves area is not lined wherein the portion of the shirt lined is lined with a material comprising cotton and viscose bamboo.
 10. An article of manufacture comprising pants wherein the pant legs are lined except for a bottom portion of the pant legs.
 11. An article according to claim 10 wherein the pants are lined with a material comprising cotton and viscose bamboo.
 12. An article according to claim 10 wherein the lining in the pants are connected to the pants only around the waist area and near the bottom of the pants lining.
 13. The article of claim 10 wherein the lining in the pants starts about 2 inches above the bottom hem of the pant legs.
 14. The article of claim 10 wherein the lining in the pants is removable.
 15. The article of claim 10 wherein the lining in the pants is attached in the waist area using hook and loop fasteners.
 16. The article of claim 10 wherein the lining in the pants is attached to each leg of the pants near the bottom of the lining using hook and loop fasteners on one side of the lining and pant leg.
 17. The article of claim 16 wherein the lining in the pants is attached to the inner side of the pant leg.
 18. The article of claim 10 wherein the lining in the pants consists of two separate leg pieces such that the lining may be removed from the pants without removing the pants.
 19. An article of manufacture comprising: a lab coat wherein a portion of the lab coat is lined and the sleeves area is not lined wherein the portion of the shirt lined is lined with a material comprising cotton and viscose bamboo. 